Vinho do Porto is one of the best wines of Portugal.
The “discovery” of port wine is controversial. One of the versions, defended by producers in England, states that the origin dates back to the 17th century, when British merchants added brandy to wine from the Douro region to prevent it from going sour.
Pastel de Belem have a secret recipe of the Pastel de Belem and just a few peaple know the recipe for it.
In 1837, they started the production of Pastéis de Belém, according to an old recipe from the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos that is daily reborn in our factory using the same artisanal processes. Pastéis de Belém provide the taste of ancient Portuguese sweets today.
Bacalhau à Lagareiro
I recommend ordering the most common and traditional cod, which is roasted in slices and served with potatoes, onion and garlic, washed down with a lot of oil.
Salada de Polvo à moda Portuguesa
The Portuguese-style octopus salad includes pepper, onion, tomato and parsley. The chopped octopus must be cooked in water, vinegar and salt. White wine adds a special touch.
Bifana – A typical and succulent pub sandwich
Created in Vendas Novas, in the Évora district, this sandwich became popular in religious festivals throughout Portugal. Basically, it’s bread stuffed with fiber and pork muscles cooked with garlic, wine and other spices. As much as it seems an exotic dish, the result is a smooth sandwich, with soft meat and very tasty.
Francesinha – The super filled sandwich
Inspired by the “croque monsieur” from France, this Portuguese version of the hot-mix, created in Porto, is very well served. Stuffed various types of meat, such as sausage, beef and or sausage, is covered with cheese and egg. A hot peppery sauce, served on the side, is tossed on top, melting the cheese. Burning and heartburn guaranteed for some, but for others, one of the most delicious typical foods in Portugal.
Alheira – The Portuguese sausage in a horseshoe shape
Probably raised in the interior of Portugal by Jewish fugitives from Spain. In order not to be burned by the inquisition of the Catholic Church, they created this sausage with a chorizo look, but without pork, which is prohibited in the Jewish religion. It has this name because it also contains a lot of garlic.
Queijada – Another sweet that is not a dessert
Also in the form of an empadinha, the queijada is much older, probably created in the 12th century, before the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil. Several regions of Portugal have cheesecakes, but without a doubt the most traditional is Sintra. The main ingredient, as the name reveals, is cheese. But they also take sugar, eggs, flour and cinnamon.